Remote M&A Tax Manager — Strategy & Due Diligence

Bennett Thrasher LLP; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Thrasher LLP is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Manager to lead tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, working with our tax and transaction advisory partners. This role drives engagement management, client communications, and collaboration across the firm.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of M&A tax experience and CPA or JD certification, with strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws. Remote work is considered for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA or JD required.
• 3+ years of M&A tax experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and State income tax laws and cross-border issues preferred.
• Strong tax research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Applies and interprets U.S. federal income tax law as it relates to tax due diligence exercises.
• Manages project workflow from beginning to end.
• Recognizes potential issues early in engagements and communicates them to the partner and team.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of analytical tools and technical issues.
• Reviews and advises on technical research memoranda.
• Applies IRC provisions (e.g., 382, 280G, 1202) to client contexts.
• Develops relationships with clients and firm professionals.
• Thinks strategically about client needs and business risks.
• Maintains client relationships with proactive communication and feedback.
• Promotes additional services where appropriate.
• Stays informed on economic and business developments.
• Collaborates with other client service teams in tax during transactions.
• Delegates tasks with clear instructions and coaching.
• Facilitates training for junior staff.
• Manages project budgets and timelines.
• Ensures timely client billing and inquiries.
• Represents firm goals internally and externally.
• Networks to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Tax research

Analytical tools

Client communication

Project management

Budget oversight

Tax analysis

Education

CPA or JD

Undergraduate degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Bennett Thrasher LLP is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Tax Manager to lead tax due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions, working with our tax and transaction advisory partners. This role drives engagement management, client communications, and collaboration across the firm.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of M&A tax experience and CPA or JD certification, with strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws. Remote work is considered for highly qualified candidates.